Host Based Systems Analyst 4
About the job
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability before starting employment.
- Must have 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools.
- Must be able to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images).
- Must be able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings.
- Must have experience analyzing and characterizing cyberattacks.
- Must have experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Must be skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages.
- Must have knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Must have knowledge of proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels for critical resources.
- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.
- Must have a BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering, or a high school diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience.
- Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection and acquisition operations.
- Provide technical assistance on data collection and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Write in-depth reports and support peer reviews and quality assurance reviews for junior personnel.
- Support forensic analysis and mentor or guide others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements.
- Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigations.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts.
- Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports.
- Serve as the technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details, including forensic methodologies and protocols.
- Track and document onsite incident response activities and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement.
- Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code.
- Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, Wireshark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, Snort, Splunk, or other EDR tools such as CrowdStrike or Carbon Black.
- Proficiency in conducting all-source research.
- One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, or CISSP.
About the company
Solutions³ provides end-to-end cybersecurity, ITOM, and ITSM consulting and training, offering advisory services, training, and implementation based on ITIL, NIST, and CIS standards. It works through a people-process-technology lifecycle and partners with the DVMS Institute to create, protect, deliver, and verify trusted digital value using the Digital Value Management System and related accreditations. The company differentiates itself with a standards-driven, end-to-end approach and recognized accreditations (APMG International, UK NCSC/GCHQ, DHS/CISA), plus a collaborative method that yields clearly defined, executable projects aligned to client missions and risk. Its goal is to help organizations of any size manage digital risk, improve resiliency, and derive value from digital services through training, mentoring, and proven governance and implementation practices.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wyckoff, New Jersey
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nine-intern 2026 cybersecurity program builds a low-cost recruiting funnel and future delivery capacity.
- Partnerships with Trinity, OpenText, and Secure64 broaden offerings and improve bid credibility.
- Current DHS, FBI, and Navy awards create references for higher-value federal task orders.
What critics are saying
- Federal contract dependence exposes revenue to recompetes, budget delays, and protest risk in 2026.
- Large primes can bundle training and compliance work, squeezing Solutions³ margins and win rates.
- If federal cybersecurity spending slows, Solutions³ loses its core growth engine and hiring pipeline.
What makes Solutions³ unique
- Solutions³ won DHS/CISA Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy training in 2026.
- Solutions³ earned FBI Cyber Division training award and Navy SeaPort NxG participation in 2026.
- Solutions³ is a CMMC RPO, aligning offerings with federal compliance demand.
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